Southwest Montana Travel RegionVirginia City, Montana

Virginia City is a preserved Victorian mining town high in the
Rocky Mountains of Southwest Montana in a bowl along Alder Gulch where gold
was first discovered in 1863. The town grew to more than 10,000 and became
the Territorial Capital in 1865.
When
gold ran out, there was still enough left so that homes and businesses were
occupied, but there was not enough wealth to remodel. So the town
architecturally froze, and now represents the whole Victorian era. The
town's main street provides an exceptional example of commercial
architecture from the mid eighteen hundreds. Many of the original structures
are filled with original artifacts.

Explore Virginia City in more detail by clicking through the pages listed
below and the links they provide to more detailed descriptions and
presentations:

Adventure Guides: Montana by Genevieve Rowles. Guide to museums, historic
sites and shops with the focus on activities. Learn about the best spots for
diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing and more.
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